The Super Sunday is set to feature a heavyweight match between Manchester United and Liverpool in the English Premier League. Following the defeat against Brighton, Manchester United are under pressure and desperate to bounce back at Old Trafford when they welcome Liverpool tonight.
However, Liverpool are doing quite well under new manager Arne Slot, winning the first two games comfortably. They defeated Ipswich Town and Brentford with the same margin, keeping a clean sheet in each.
Meanwhile, Manchester United won their opening game against Fulham, thanks to the goal from Joshua Zirkzee. But the Red Devils had a massive blow in their following match as Fulham United gave Man United the first defeat of the season. Tonight, at Old Trafford, can Manchester United beat their arch-rival Liverpool to come back on the winning track?
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have lost only one of their last 12 league meetings with Manchester United, losing at Old Trafford in 2023.
- At Old Trafford, Liverpool have lost only one of their previous six games against the Red Devils. They won two matches and the remaining three games ended in a tie.
- Manchester United have lost 13 of their 35 games played in September since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club.
- A win over Man United would see them securing three successive wins at home for the first time since August 2023.
Team News
Man United’s new No.9, Rasmus Hojlund, has returned to training, but today’s match against Liverpool comes too soon for him. Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro remain out of the squad due to their respective injuries. At the same time, Mason Mount has picked up a minor muscle injury during the match against Brighton.
Man United announced the signing of Manuel Ugarte yesterday, but his involvement against Liverpool is uncertain. However, Joshua Zirkzee might be called up to the starting XI for the first time.
As for Liverpool, they have completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus. But he will not play against Man United today. “He’s going to train with us today but it’s a bigger chance that he is not in the squad for Sunday than he is,” confirmed Arne Slot. However, Curtis Jones is the only absentee for Liverpool due to an injury.
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Prediction: Man United 2-2 Liverpool
Erik Ten Hag suffered a lot with Man United’s backline last season. However, the manager has changed the entire defense, and now it looks more compact. However, it is expected that the two teams will try to play aggressive football from the start. Liverpool has no doubt a better squad than the Red Devils. But Old Trafford will give an extra advantage to Manchester United. Therefore, we expect a thrilling draw between Manchester United and Liverpool.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 3.80
Draw: 4.04
Liverpool: 1.88
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